172 PERFUMES AND THEIR PREPARATION.
EXTRACT OF VERBENA (EXTRAIT DE VERVEINE).
True oil of verbena is rather expensive. Hence artificial com-
positions are employed under the name of verbena "which, re-
semble the true odor, though not exactly like it.
EXTRACT OP VERBENA A.
Citral ..................................... 75 grains.
Oil of lemon............................... 14 oz.
Oil of orange ............................. 3J4 oz.
Alcohol................................... 5 qts.
This extract is cheap and is used immediately as a perfume.
The extract usually sold under the French name Extrait de ver-
veine is more expensive and far superior:
EXTRACT OF VERBENA B,
Extract of orange flower, from pomade....... 30 fl.
Extract of rose, from pomade................ I qt.
Extract of tuberose, from pomade............ 1/3
Oil of citron zeste.......................... ^2 oz.
Citral..................................... 24 oz.
Oil of lemon............................... 9 oz.
Oil of orange............................. 4J/2 oz.
Alcohol................................... 42/s pints,
EXTRACT OF VOLCAMERIA (EXTRAIT DE VOLCAMERIA) .
This extract is no more derived from the fragrant blossom
whose name it be'ars than are those of the lily, pink, and others
met with in commerce. It is prepared according to the following
formula:
Extract of jasmine, from pomade............. i pint.
Extract of rose, from pomade................ I qt.
Extract of tuberose, from pomade............ .2 qts.
Extract of violet, from pomade............ ... 2 qts.
Tincture of musk........................... J/£ pint*